LG BD530 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Network Blu-ray Disc™
Player

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL

BD530

P/NO : MFL65225347

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous

voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.

Cautions and Warnings

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,
contact an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact
replacement part by an authorized service centre.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord
exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the
mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing
the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Safety Information

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Safety Information

4 Safety Information

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery
from the equipment: Remove the old battery

or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order

Safety Information

than the assembly. To prevent contamination of
the environment and bring on possible threat
to human and animal health, the old battery or
the battery put it in the appropriate container at
designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste.
It is recommended that you use local, free
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and

(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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Notes on Copyrights

• Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System)
is approved as content protection system for BD
format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble
System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are
imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc.,
of AACS protected contents. The operation of this
product and restrictions on this product may vary
depending on your time of purchase as those
restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by
AACS after the production of this product.

• Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection systems
for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions
including playback restrictions for BD-ROM
Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain
additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark,
BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized
Customer Service Centre.

• Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
copy protection. Because of this, you should only
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
picture from copy-protected discs.

• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs
and other materials may subject you to civil and/
or criminal liability.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Safety Information

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Contents

1

Safety Information

3 Cautions and Warnings

2

Preparation

8 Introduction

8 About the “

Display

8 Symbols Used in this

Manual

8 Supplied Accessories

9 Playable Discs

10 File compatibility

11 Regional Code

11 AVCHD (Advanced Video

Codec High Definition)

11 Certain System

Requirements

11 Compatibility Notes

12 Remote control

13 Front panel

13 Rear panel

” Symbol

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Installation

14 Connecting to Your TV

14 HDMI Connection

15 What is SIMPLINK?

16 Component Video

Connection

16 Video/Audio (Left/Right)

Connection

17 Resolution Setting

18 Connecting to an Amplifier

18 Connecting to an Amplifier

via HDMI Output

19 Connecting to an Amplifier

via Digital Audio Output

19 Connecting to an Amplifier

via 2 Channel Audio Output

20 Connecting to your Home Network

20 Network connection

21 Wired Network Setup

23 USB device connection

23 Playback content in the

USB device

24 Settings

24 Adjust the Setup Settings

25 [DISPLAY] Menu

26 [LANGUAGE] Menu

27 [AUDIO] Menu

29 [LOCK] Menu

30 [NETWORK] Menu

30 [OTHERS] Menu

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Operation

32 General Playback

34 Advanced Playback

37 On-Screen display

39 Enjoying BD-Live™

40 Playing a movie file and VR disc

42 Viewing a photo

42 Options while viewing a

photo

43 Listening to music while

slide show

44 Listening to music

44 Displaying MP3 music

information (ID3 Tag)

44 Audio CD Recording

46 Using the On-line Entertainment

Access

46 Using the AccuWeather

48 Playing YouTube™ videos

51 Viewing Picasa™ Web

Albums

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Troubleshooting

55 General

56 Picture

56 Sound

57 Network

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Appendix

58 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

59 Network Software Update

61 Area Code List

62 Language code List

63 Trademarks and Licenses

65 Audio Output Specifications

67 Video Output Resolution

68 Specifications

69 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

70 Open source software notice

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5

Maintenance

54 Notes on Discs

54 Handling the Unit

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Warranty

72 Limited Warranty

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8 Preparation

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Introduction

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About the “ ” Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function
explained in this owner’s manual is not
available on that specic media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

NOTE

Indicates special notes and operating features.

CAUTION

Indicates cautions for preventing possible
damages from abuse.

A section whose title has one of the following
symbols are applicable only to the disc
represented by the symbol.

BD

BD-ROM disc

MUSIC

PHOTO

Music les contained in
the USB/Disc

Photo les

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1) Audio cable (1)

Remote control (1) Battery (1)

DVD

AVCHD

ACD

MOVIE

DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in
Video mode or VR mode
and nalized

DVD±R/RW in AVCHD
format

Audio CDs

Movie les contained in
the USB/Disc

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Playable Discs

Blu-ray Disc

- Discs such as movies that can
be purchased or rented.

- BD-R/RE discs that contain
Movie, Music or Photo les.

DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented.

DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Video mode and nalized only

- Supports the dual layer disc
also

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD±R discs that contain
Movie, Music or Photo les.

DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- VR mode, Video mode and
nalized only

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD-RW discs that contain
Movie, Music or Photo les.

DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Video mode and nalized only

- Finalized AVCHD format

- DVD+RW discs that contain
Movie, Music or Photo les.

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- CD-R/RW discs that contain
audio titles, Movie, Music or
Photo les.

NOTE

• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW )
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW ) discs
cannot be played on the unit.

• Depending on the recording software & the
nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD
±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

• BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs
recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged
or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the
player’s lens.

• If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format,
there are cases in which it may not play because
of the settings of the application software used
to create the disc. (Check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.)

• This player requires discs and recordings to meet
certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality.

• Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many dierent
types of recordable disc formats (including
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and these
require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure
compatible playback.

• Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / WMA les
and music from the Internet. Our company has
no right to grant such permission. Permission
should always be sought from the copyright
owner.

• You have to set the disc format option to
[Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible
with the LG players when formatting rewritable
discs. When setting the option to Live System,
you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live
File System : Disc format system for windows
Vista)

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Preparation

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”,
“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”,
“.wma”, ".gif"

• The le name is limited to 180 characters.

• Depending on the size and number of the

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les, it may take several minutes to read the

contents on the media.
Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total
number of les and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution size: 1920 x 1080 (W x
H) pixels
Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI
(.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD
Subtitle System (.txt)
Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”,
“DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard playback
only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS
Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”,
“MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3”

• Not all the WMA and AAC Audio format are

compatible with this unit.
Sampling frequency: within 32-48 kHz
(WMA), within 16-48 kHz (MP3)
Bit rate: within 32-192Kbps (WMA), within 32­320Kbps (MP3)

NOTE

• HD movie les contained on the CD or USB

1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB

2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie
les.

• This player support H.264/MPEG-4 AVC prole
Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher
level, the warning message will appear on the
screen.

• This player does not support the le that are
recorded with GMC
encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like
DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

• This player supports UTF-8 les even it contains
Unicode subtitle contents. This player can not
support the pure Unicode subtitle les.

• Depending on the types of le or ways of
recording, it may not play back.

• A disc which was recorded by multi-session on
normal PC is not supported on this player.

• To be playback a movie le, movie le name and
Subtitle le name must be the same.

• If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS, subtitle
does not play back.

1

or Qpel

*

2

. Those are video

*

Audio Files

Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48KHz
(WMA), within 11 - 48KHz (MP3)
Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (WMA, MP3),

NOTE

The total playback time indicated on the screen
may not correct for VBR les.

Photo Files

Recommended size:

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

• Progressive and lossless compression photo
image les are not supported.

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Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the
rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM
or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the
unit or “ALL”.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
High Definition)

• This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.

• The AVCHD format is a high denition
digital video camera format.

• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher eciency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.

• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color”
format.

• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Color” format.

• Some AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.

• AVCHD format discs need to be nalized.

• “x.v.Color” oers a wider color range than

normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high denition video playback:

• High denition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

• BD-ROM disc with high denition content.

• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your

display device is required for some content
(as specied by disc authors).

• For up-conversion of standard denition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS­HD multi-channel audio playback:

• An amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

• Main, center, surround speakers and
subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.

Compatibility Notes

• Because BD-ROM is a new format,
certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. If you
experience compatibility problems, please
contact an authorized Customer Service
Center.

• Viewing high-denition content and up­converting standard DVD content may
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP­capable DVI input on your display device.

• Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict
the use of some operation commands or
features.

• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS­HD are supported with maximum 7.1
channels if you use HDMI connection for
the audio output of the unit.

• You can use a USB device that is used
to store some disc related information,
including downloaded on-line content. The
disc you are using will control how long this
information is retained.

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12 Preparation

Remote control

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Preparation

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover
on the rear of the Remote
Control, and insert one R03
(size AAA) battery with
and matched correctly.

• • • • • • a • • • • • •

(POWER): Switches the

1

player ON or OFF.

Z

(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and

closes the disc tray.

* : The button is not available for
any function.

TV Control Buttons: See page

58.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered options in a menu
or inputs letters in the keypad
menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the
search menu or a number when
setting the password.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired
section or sequence.

• • • • • • b • • • • • •

m/M

(SCAN): Searches

backward or forward.

./>

(SKIP): Goes to the
next or previous chapter / track
/ le.

X

(PAUSE): Pauses playback.

N

(PLAY): Starts playback.

x

(STOP): Stops playback.

• • • • • • c • • • • • •

HOME (

): Displays or exits

the [Home Menu].

DISC MENU: Accesses menu on
a disc.

Direction buttons: Selects an
option in the menu.

ENTER (

): Acknowledges

menu selection.

RETURN (O): Exits the menu
or resumes playback. The
resume play function may not
work depending on the BD­ROM disc.

INFO/DISPLAY (

): Displays or

exits On-Screen Display.

• • • • • • d • • • • • •

ZOOM: Displays or exits the
[Zoom] menu.

MARKER: Marks any point
during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the
search menu.

TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the
DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s
pop-up menu, if available.

Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:
Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.
They are also used for [MOVIE],
[PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [On-line]
menu.

Front panel

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2

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Disc Tray

a

Display Window

b

Remote Sensor

c

Z

(OPEN/CLOSE)

d

Rear panel

AC power cord

a

VIDEO OUT

b

2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

c

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P

d

B PR

N/X

(PLAY / PAUSE)

e

x

(STOP)

f

1

(POWER) Button

g

USB Port

h

HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3)

e

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

f

LAN port

g

)

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3

Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections,
depending on the capabilities of your existing
equipment.

Installation

• HDMI connection (page 14-15)

• Component Video connection (page 16)

• Video connection (page 16)

NOTE

• Depending on your TV and other equipment
you wish to connect, there are various ways you
could connect the player. Use only one of the
connections described in this manual.

• Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.

• Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to
the phono in jack (record player) of your audio
system.

• Do not connect your player via your VCR. The
image could be distorted by the copy protection
system.

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can
connect it to this player using a HDMI cable
(Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack
on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI
compatible TV or monitor.

HDMI Connection

BD Player

HDMI
Cable

TV

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s
Owner’s manual).

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NOTE

• If a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI device
’s audio sound may be distorted or may not
output.

• When you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17.)

• Select the type of video output from the HDMI
OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on
the [Setup] menu (see page 26).

• Changing the resolution when the connection
has already been established may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the
player and then turn it on again.

• When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not
veried, TV screen is changed to black screen.
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or
disconnect the HDMI cable.

• If there are noises or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable (length is generally
limited to 4.5 m (15 ft.)).

Additional Information for HDMI

• When you connect a HDMI or DVI
compatible device make sure of the
following:

- Try switching o the HDMI/DVI device

and this player. Next, switch on the
HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around
30 seconds, then switch on this player.

- The connected device’s video input is set

correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with

720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.

• Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI
devices will work with this player.

- The picture will not be displayed properly

with non-HDCP device.

- This player does not playback and TV

screen is changed to black screen.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by
the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG
TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through
HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote
control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power O,
etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details
of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.

NOTE

Depending on the disc type or playing status,
some SIMPLINK operation may dier from your
purpose or not work.

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Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on
the player to the corresponding input jacks on
the TV using component video cable. Connect
the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the
player to the audio left and right IN jacks on
the TV using the audio cables.

Component Connection

BD Player

Installation

Component

video cable

NOTE

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connection, you can change the resolution for the
output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 17.)

Video/Audio (Left/Right)
Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to
the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of
the player to the audio left and right IN jacks
on the TV using the audio cables.

Video/Audio Connection

BD Player

Audio
cable

TV

Audio cable

Video cable

TV

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Resolution Setting

The player provides several output resolutions
for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks. You can change the resolution using
[Setup] menu.

1. Press HOME (

2. Use Y to select the [Setup] and press

ENTER (

3. Use vV to select [DISPLAY] option then
press B to move to the second level.

).

). The [Setup] menu appears.

NOTE

• If your TV does not accept the resolution you
have set on the player, you can set resolution to
480p as follows:

1. Press Z to open the disc tray.

2 Press x (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.

• Since several factors aect the resolution of
video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on
page 67.

• When you set the HDMI Resolution, over 720p is
not outputted to Composit Video.

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4. Use vV to select the [Resolution] option
then press ENTER ( ) to move to the third
level.

5. Use vV to select the desired resolution
then press ENTER ( ) to conrm your
selection.

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Connecting to an
Amplifier

Make one of the following connections,
depending on the capabilities of your existing
equipment.

• HDMI Audio connection (page 18)

• Digital Audio connection (page 19)

• 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19)

Since many factors aect the type of audio
output, see “Audio Output Specications” for

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details (pages 65-66).

About Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multichannel connection provides the
best sound quality. For this, you need a multi­channel Audio/Video Receiver that supports
one or more of the audio formats supported by
your player. Check the receiver manual and the
logos on the front of the receiver. (PCM Stereo,
PCM Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)

Connecting to an Amplifier via
HDMI Output

Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the
corresponding in jack on your amplier using
a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the
player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on
pages 27-28.)

HDMI Connection

BD Player

HDMI cable

Receiver/Amplier

HDMI cable

TV

Connect the amplier’s HDMI output jack to
HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable
if your amplier has HDMI output jack.

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Connecting to an Amplifier via
Digital Audio Output

Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your
amplier. Use an optional digital audio cable.
You will need to activate the player’s digital
output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27-28.)

Digital Audio Connection

BD Player

Coaxial
cable

Connecting to an Amplifier via
2 Channel Audio Output

Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT
jacks on the player to the audio left and right
in jacks on your amplier, receiver, or stereo
system using audio cables.

2CH Analog Audio Connection

BD Player

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Audio cable

Receiver/Amplier

Receiver/Amplier

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Connecting to your
Home Network

This player can be connected to a local area
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear
panel.
By connecting the unit to a broadband home
network, you have access to services such as
software updates, BD-Live interactivity and
streaming services.

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Network connection

Connect the player’s LAN port to the
corresponding port on your Modem or Router
using a commercially available LAN or Ethernet
cable (CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).

NOTE

• When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable,

hold the plug portion of the cable. When
unplugging, do not pull on the LAN cable but
unplug while pressing down on the lock.

• Do not connect a modular phone cable to the

LAN port.

• Since there are various connection

congurations, please follow the specications
of your telecommunication carrier or internet
service provider.

Wired Network Connection

Router/Modem

Broadband
service

PC

PC

LAN cable

BD Player

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Wired Network Setup

If there is a DHCP server on the local area
network (LAN) via wired connection, this player
will automatically be allocated an IP address.
After making the physical connection, a small
number of home networks may require the
player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust
the [NETWORK] setting as follow.

Preparation

Before setting the wired network, you need to
connect the broadband internet to your home
network.

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the
[Setup] menu then press ENTER (

2. Use

vVY

to select the IP mode between
[Dynamic] and [Static].
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP
address automatically.

).

NOTE

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you
want to set the IP address manually, select [Static]
then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway]
and [DNS Server] using
buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a
number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

vVY

3. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to apply
network settings.

4. The player will ask you to test the network
connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER

) to complete the network connection.

(

5. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER

) at step 4 above, the network

(
connection status is displayed on the
screen.
You can also test it on the [Connection
Status] in the [Setup] menu.

and numerical

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Notes on Network Connection:

• Many network connection problems during
set up can often be xed by re-setting the
router or modem. After connecting the
player to the home network, quickly power
o and/or disconnect the power cable of
the home network router or cable modem.
Then power on and/or connect the power
cable again.

• Depending on the internet service provider
(ISP), the number of devices that can
receive internet service may be limited by
the applicable terms of service. For details,
contact your ISP.

• Our company is not responsible for

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any malfunction of the player and/or
the internet connection feature due to
communication errors/malfunctions
associated with your broadband internet
connection, or other connected equipment.

• The features of BD-ROM discs made
available through the Internet Connection
feature are not created or provided
by our company, and our company is
not responsible for their functionality
or continued availability. Some disc
related material available by the Internet
Connection may not be compatible with
this player. If you have questions about such
content, please contact the producer of the
disc.

• Some internet contents may require a
higher bandwidth connection.

• Even if the player is properly connected and
congured, some internet contents may
not operate properly because of internet
congestion, the quality or bandwidth of
your internet service, or problems at the
provider of the content.

• Some internet connection operations may
not be possible due to certain restrictions
set by the Internet service provider (ISP)
supplying your broadband Internet
connection.

• Any fees charged by an ISP including,
without limitation, connection charges are
your responsibility.

• A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is
required for wired connection to this player.
If your internet service does not allow for
such a connection, you will not be able to
connect the player.

• You must use a Router to use xDSL service.

• A DSL modem is required to use DSL service

and a cable modem is required to use cable
modem service. Depending on the access
method of and subscriber agreement with
your ISP, you may not be able to use the
internet connection feature contained in
this player or you may be limited to the
number of devices you can connect at the
same time. (If your ISP limits subscription
to one device, this player may not be
allowed to connect when a PC is already
connected.)

• The of a “Router” may not be allowed or
its usage may be limited depending on
the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For
details, contact your ISP directly.